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Fortuna Foothills, AZ Tornado History — 9 Tornadoes Since 1950

Arizona · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Fortuna Foothills, AZ had?

Fortuna Foothills has had 9 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Fortuna Foothills?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Fortuna Foothills was an EF0 on October 13, 2018.

When is tornado season in Fortuna Foothills?

September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Fortuna Foothills, with 4 on record. April through June account for 0 of the 9 tornadoes on record near Fortuna Foothills.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
9
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
September
4 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Fortuna Foothills

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 1 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 0
2018 1
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 1
1960s 2
1970s 2
1980s 2
2000s 1
2010s 1

Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating

F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.

EF0 5
EF1 3
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 1
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 0
Jun 0
Jul 1
Aug 2
Sep 4
Oct 1
Nov 0
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near Fortuna Foothills been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Fortuna Foothills from any of the 9 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Fortuna Foothills

Costliest Tornado
F2 on August 17, 1959 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on August 17, 1959 — 200 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on August 10, 2006 — 10.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on October 13, 2018.

What the record shows near Fortuna Foothills

The 1960s were the busiest decade near Fortuna Foothills, with 2 of the 9 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Fortuna Foothills record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Fortuna Foothills, 8 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Fortuna Foothills is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Fortuna Foothills has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Fortuna Foothills, AZ had?
Since 1950, 9 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Fortuna Foothills. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Fortuna Foothills?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Fortuna Foothills, with 4 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
When was the most recent tornado near Fortuna Foothills?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Fortuna Foothills was an EF0 on October 13, 2018.
How do I get tornado warnings for Fortuna Foothills?
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